STATE OF JHARKHAND vs VISHWANATH DUBEY .

The Supreme Court set aside the Jharkhand High Court's order rejecting the State's application for restoration of an appeal due to the absence of representation. The Court noted that the appellant's counsel was not listed, which justified the non-appearance. The Court imposed a cost of Rs. 5,000 to be paid by the appellant and directed the State to rectify defects within two weeks, failing which the order would be void. The appeal was disposed of with a request for expedited hearing by the High Court.